Leimert Park site could add 56 affordable homes as Los Angeles races to build

A stretch of vacant land in Leimert Park may be redeveloped into below-market housing with ground-floor commercial space, adding homes on a corridor where affordability remains a major challenge.

The proposal centers on a five-story building along South Crenshaw Boulevard that would include income-restricted apartments.

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City planning officials have received an application from an affiliate of Venice Community Housing to redevelop 4345 South Crenshaw Boulevard, according to Urbanize Los Angeles.

Under the plans, the site would contain 56 residential units, 1,972 square feet of retail at street level, and 11 parking spaces…

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